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Arabic — First Language (9-1) 7184

Develop close reading and clear, purposeful writing. Explore how language works through texts, original examples and practice.

12 lessons and reviews0 practice setsSyllabus 2024–2026 · final assessment November 2026
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  • Subject content · Reading
  • 2027–2029 Paper 1 · R6
  • Subject content · Writing
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Withdrawal notice · last assessment November 2026. Exam entry is limited to the published years through this final series; confirm your centre's eligibility with Cambridge.

Syllabus 2024–2026 · final assessment November 2026

Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) First Language Arabic 7184 · withdrawn syllabus map

2024–2025 and 2026 final syllabuses · 9–1 grading · withdrawn after November 2026

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Historical, withdrawn qualification. Cambridge has withdrawn 7184; its final assessment is November 2026. This page is a historical 9–1 route and must not be used for exams from 2027. The active A*–G successor with continuing First Language Arabic teaching is 0508. The 7184 subject page describes the qualification as available only in a limited number of administrative zones; confirm centre entry. All Arabic passages, responses, examples and practice are original StudyForA material, not Cambridge assessment content. The 2027–2029 syllabus says its teaching content remains largely the same while Paper 1 and Paper 2 tasks change. Cambridge describes the new grammar question as testing sentence structure, word patterns and grammar fundamentals, but does not provide a complete public topic list in the syllabus; this pathway samples those foundations and needs Arabic-specialist review against the centre's scheme of work. These lessons are a mapped starter sequence, not a complete 130-hour course. Writing and interpretation checks are self-review aids, not Cambridge marks or grades; full timed papers, examiner marking and specialist review remain outstanding.

This is a withdrawn qualification. Its last assessment is November 2026. The 2024–2025 and 2026 syllabuses retain the Reading and Writing route; do not use this page for 2027 examinations. Cambridge has withdrawn 7184; its final assessment is November 2026. This page is a historical 9–1 route and must not be used for exams from 2027. The active A*–G successor with continuing First Language Arabic teaching is 0508. The 7184 subject page describes the qualification as available only in a limited number of administrative zones; confirm centre entry. All Arabic passages, responses, examples and practice are original StudyForA material, not Cambridge assessment content. The 2027–2029 syllabus says its teaching content remains largely the same while Paper 1 and Paper 2 tasks change. Cambridge describes the new grammar question as testing sentence structure, word patterns and grammar fundamentals, but does not provide a complete public topic list in the syllabus; this pathway samples those foundations and needs Arabic-specialist review against the centre's scheme of work. These lessons are a mapped starter sequence, not a complete 130-hour course. Writing and interpretation checks are self-review aids, not Cambridge marks or grades; full timed papers, examiner marking and specialist review remain outstanding.

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  • Exams in 2024–2025 · archivedPaper 1 Reading · Paper 2 Writing · 2 hours each · 50 marks each · grades 9–1

    Historical syllabus route; June and November series. Check the syllabus version and centre's entry for the year taken.

  • Exams in 2026 · final assessment yearPaper 1 Reading · Paper 2 Writing · 2 hours each · 50 marks each · grades 9–1

    Last assessment is November 2026. June and November series are listed in the 2026 syllabus; exact availability is limited by zone and centre.

Cambridge recommends prior Arabic study equivalent to a national educational framework and gives about 130 guided learning hours as guidance. This mapped sequence is not a complete 130-hour course.

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Cambridge has withdrawn 7184; its final assessment is November 2026. This page is a historical 9–1 route and must not be used for exams from 2027. The active A*–G successor with continuing First Language Arabic teaching is 0508. The 7184 subject page describes the qualification as available only in a limited number of administrative zones; confirm centre entry. All Arabic passages, responses, examples and practice are original StudyForA material, not Cambridge assessment content. The 2027–2029 syllabus says its teaching content remains largely the same while Paper 1 and Paper 2 tasks change. Cambridge describes the new grammar question as testing sentence structure, word patterns and grammar fundamentals, but does not provide a complete public topic list in the syllabus; this pathway samples those foundations and needs Arabic-specialist review against the centre's scheme of work. These lessons are a mapped starter sequence, not a complete 130-hour course. Writing and interpretation checks are self-review aids, not Cambridge marks or grades; full timed papers, examiner marking and specialist review remain outstanding.

Subject content · Reading

2027–2029 Paper 1 · R6

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  1. 01

    Find explicit meaning and precise evidence

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  2. 02

    Infer viewpoint, attitude and qualification

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  3. 03

    Explain how a writer creates an effect

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  4. 04

    Summarise two linked texts · pre-2027 route

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  5. 05

    Use Arabic sentence structure and grammar accurately

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    Write from two texts · 2027–2029 route

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    Adapt register, purpose and form

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    Build a balanced discursive response

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    Make a persuasive argument and answer a counterpoint

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    Describe a place or moment with focused imagery

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    Shape a narrative with sequence and pacing

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  12. 12

    Edit Arabic for accuracy and coherence

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